as in school
a place or establishment for teaching and learning
a military academy an academy of the fine arts
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The sale of academy graduate Conor Gallagher attracted more criticism, too.
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Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Dissolved in 1803 under Napoleon, the academy was reinstated in 1832.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
Messi joined Barca as a 13-year-old in 2000 and progressed through its famed La Masia academy to become arguably the greatest player ever seen in soccer.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The court also noted the academy’s extensive race-neutral efforts, such as outreach programs and consideration of socioeconomic adversity.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Dissolved in 1803 under Napoleon, the academy was reinstated in 1832.
—Miles Socha, WWD, 3 Dec. 2024
Messi joined Barca as a 13-year-old in 2000 and progressed through its famed La Masia academy to become arguably the greatest player ever seen in soccer.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The court also noted the academy’s extensive race-neutral efforts, such as outreach programs and consideration of socioeconomic adversity.
—Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Academy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/academy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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